Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI in Rawalpindi Set for Tuesday
Previewers expect early swing and evening dew to tilt the contest toward the side that bowls first.
Overview
- The series opener is scheduled for November 11 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium with a 3:00 pm IST start and coverage on Sony Sports and FanCode.
- Reported probable XIs feature Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for Pakistan, with Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga for Sri Lanka.
- Pakistan enter with uneven 2025 ODI results but a 2–1 home win over South Africa, while Sri Lanka arrive off two recent 50-over wins against Zimbabwe.
- Pitch guidance cites a good batting surface with movement for the new ball and significant dew later, which could encourage the toss winner to field.
- Selection notes include Pakistan releasing batter Hasan Nawaz to play domestic cricket, and previews naming Saim Ayub and Wanindu Hasaranga as players to watch, with a prediction that the bowling-first team prevails.